Samsung Galaxy S10
Android 10
TWRP
Rooted with Magisk
I just put my phone in ultra power saving mode, but unfortunately i cant unlock the lockscreen because i disabled samsung keyboard and now there is no keyboard where i can type in my password, and since i am in power saving mode it also disabled my other keyboards
So i tried removing the screenlock by deleting the locksetting files in /data/sys/, but since my phone is encrypted i can only see nonsensical filenames, so i dont know which files to delete
Can i safely delete every file there ?
I dont want to factory reset my device because i have a lot of important data on it
I already tried to remove the lock using https://findmymobile.samsung.com/, but it says that that function is disabled on my phone
I have no physical keyboard that i can plugin in into my phone
Remove /Bypass Lockscreen With Recovery
Recently when i restored my data using TWRP i faced a problem at lock screen. I was not able to unlock my phone with the pin i set Earlier..So after so many attempts i was able to find a solution for that problem.(works with pattern,pin etc)...
forum.xda-developers.com
Can i safely delete the other files too ?
Because i dont know which encrypted filenames correlate to the files that i have to delete
EDIT: Thanks, i solved it by connecting a USB Keyboard to my phone using an USB-OTG connector included in the package of my Galaxy S10
If the device supports OTG, you can try connecting a full size PC USB keyboard via OTG.
I went through similar situation when I changed screen render resolution to less than half, then accidentally locked the phone, the keyboard and Screen-Guard were rendered at low resolution, and lock screen was not interactable.
The only way to restore that without prior arrangements was to flash stock Samsung ROM, via PC, with carefully choosing options to not format internal storage and data partitions.
If you have custom recovery, you could enable insecure USB debugging options in build.prop that always allows USB debugging via ADB, then re-install Samsung keyboard, or find some other solution with ADB.
If you have custom/twrp recovery, I'd say connect to PC in recovery mode and copy to PC all important files from /sdcard just in case.
Old Android versions like Android-5 had build.prop files where you could force USB debugging for development uses, that would Allow ADB even the device was locked.
I am not aware if newer Android versions allow that.
Once you get to TWRP, you need to use
Bash:
vi /system/build.prop
Or just
Bash:
echo "text-lines" >> /system/build.prop
To the build.prop file
in command line and enable debugging mode.
The build.prop lines :
Forced USB debugging
Harshiv989 said:
Old Android versions like Android-5 had build.prop files where you could force USB debugging for development uses, that would Allow ADB even the device was locked.
I am not aware if newer Android versions allow that.
Once you get to TWRP, you need to use
Bash:
vi /system/build.prop
Or just
Bash:
echo "text-lines" >> /system/build.prop
To the build.prop file
in command line and enable debugging mode.
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I cant access /system/ from twrp, it just says that there is not such folder despite it being there, but i think that i have enabled debugging anyways and i already made a backup, which is somehow useless because of the encryption
Harshiv989 said:
If the device supports OTG, you can try connecting a full size PC USB keyboard via OTG.
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I read in several other threads that in ultra-power-saving mode, android only allows USB devices to charge the phone, and i have no keyboard that i can plug in anyways, i cant buy one because everything is locked down (COVID)
The only way to restore that without prior arrangements was to flash stock Samsung ROM, via PC, with carefully choosing options to not format internal storage and data partitions.
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As far as i know i cant just flash stock firmware without having to wipe my data
If you have custom recovery, you could enable insecure USB debugging options in build.prop that always allows USB debugging via ADB, then re-install Samsung keyboard, or find some other solution with ADB.
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How could i reinstall samsung keyboard ? I have no access to the pm command in the twrp shell, and the files are encrypted anyways
Another related thing: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-galaxy-s10-e-5g-exynos.4180287/post-84456927
I see that with combination of FBE, UPSM and disabled Samsung keyboard, you have put yourself in far more idiotically constrained situation than I had, as well as what Samsung devs imagined was possible.
With encrypted file system, you wouldn't even be able to flash an update.zip that includes a build.prop (from your stock ROM)with forced ADB enable-ment lines from recovery I guess. ( this is different than doing it from developer options, allows adb access without unlocking device )
I would still suggest you to charge your phone 100% and attempt a HW external keyboard method,
I am willing to bet Samsung was not stupid enough to block USB I/O devices at kernel level in UPSM.
You don't necessarily need to buy a new keyboard, just find one that connects to PCs via USB, wire or wireless dongle, either should work (no RGB/W backlights in keyboard if wired, we want a low powered keyboard, smaller if possible), from any other computer geek you know, and an OTG connector.
I have always been able to flash the stock ROM that only rewrites /system partition, and leave /data mostly untouched, have done it numerous times with odin, with new devices, you should be able to do that.
The device encryption is a hurdle which severely limits your options.
Also, my UPSM allows both wifi, and Bluetooth, if you had either of them ON, you could use a Bluetooth keyboard or debugging via wifi, if Bluetooth keyboard was previously paired(it auto connects), or wifi debug feature was set up already , ADB access might be possible, though wifi ADB is more secure, unlikely to work in locked screen guard state.
funny the most command and most upvoted answer for this issue on the internet for the average joe (not xda) is to reset the mobile.. disgusting reallly.. i also cannot imagine do the massive reconfiguration for this trivial issue. just had the gboard disappear and took a really short time to plug PC keyboard and an adapter i always have with me.
plug and play to the rescue...
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I had a quick question regarding my Captivate that doesnt have a working USB data connection.
My phone has been without a USB data connection for a bit. I posted a couple threads about it but concluded its definitely a hardware issue. I have no issue charging the phone but neither the computer nor the phone recognizes a USB data connection or offers options for mounting it.
So my next question is... can I push kernel updates (preferably one that will allow for a 2e recovery mode) via a terminal emulator? Im stuck on Cognition 2.2beta3 and it has 3e recovery mode. Im unable to run any update.zip files to bring the phone back close to stock. I can get files on the phone with the Websharing app and I can access the terminal via the emulator and boot into both recovery and download mode. Neither do anything for me though with the 3e recovery and lack of USB connection.
I saw an old thread for a kernel that mentioned you could swap them this way:
Scary way to get original kernel back
If you really really want to go back to the kernel you had before applying the lagfix kernel (why?), first disable the lagfix as explained above. Then you will need to get into adb shell, with root.
Code:
thor$ adb shell
$ su
# redbend_ua restore bml7-zImage-kernel-backup.img /dev/block/bml7
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Any of this look familiar to any one? Any other methods to get a kernel with 2e recovery into a phone with no USB data connection?
Thanks in advance!
Just to be clear... you are able to charge your phone, but are unable to establish a data connection to a computer? IF so what tests have you performed in attempt to connect via usb? Can you describe what you have tried?
I have attempted every way I can possibly think on a variety of computers with different cables.
I have used
* linux boxes
* windows boxes
* multiple micro usb cables
* usb debugging
* samsung kies
* mass storage
* 32 bit drivers(and systems)
* 64 bit drivers(and systems)
the phone wont even show the mount command when I plug it in to the computer. the computer will occasionally recognize 7 CDCs, which I believe has to do with usb tethering, though im not sure.
i get no android devices, no mass storage devices... absolutely nothing.
i can get the phone into download mode and recovery mode via terminal emulators. download mode wont connect to the computer at all, and recovery mode is 3e recovery which wont allow the selfsigned update.zips.
ive probably done more, but i really cant remember now. im pretty computer savvy, so the computer isnt my issue. its the phone not making a data connection.
Sounds like your usb connector on the phone is the culprit. That is a physical issue with your phone and only the manufacturer can repair. Looks like the connector is hosed!
Hello, my Samsung Galaxy S I9000 fell and the screen is broken.
When I turn on the phone, I can hear the start up sound. When I connect it to PC, the drives are recognized but not mounted as I cannot select the menu in the phone.
USB debugging was not selected.
Is there a way to access the internal storage as I need to recover the data?
Please help.
1)activate phone in recovery mode (POWER+VOL UP+HOME)
2)connect the phone via usb to a computer
3)use adb to recover your files (i would recommend checking this guide or any other you can find, if you dont know how to use adb: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=619153 )
You can mount USB Storage in CWM Recovery if you have it. If not try to flash a kernel with it, like CF-root or Speedmod.
Having the same problem, however I can't enable USB Debugging as my touchscreen is non-responsive and my android device doesn't support OTG USB mice etc
jleafe said:
Having the same problem, however I can't enable USB Debugging as my touchscreen is non-responsive and my android device doesn't support OTG USB mice etc
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you have a big problem, have you try with linux, like ubuntu, perhaps you have more luck
You can flash cf root which comes with CWM recovery. Then mount USB storage with cwm recovery (press volume up+home+power) then you can access the internalbsd card.
similar problem
Hi I have a very similar problem with my Xperia S LT26i. I dropped it into the bath and it was only in the water for about 30 seconds. Now the touchscreen is not working and the colour has stared to bleed out of the screen. the screen was fine first (looked normal) but now it is very faint and mono-colour which seems to keep changing for dark to white.
I have plugged it into three different computers now and the phone is shown but nothing in it is shown. The USB debugging was not enabled, as previously I didn't know this had to be enabled. Please tell me there is a way around this? the phone itself is still working as I have had a phone call and texts come through. really want to save my data please help!
PC companion doesn't read it either as it says the phone has to have USB debugging enabled. also apparently the Xperia S doesn't have a recovery mode.
Recently my Galaxy s2's screen smashed, and, after replacing it with a GS4, i realized that many of my pictures were stuck on the internal sd card of the GS2. Being unable to turn on mass storage mode, I made a very simple tool that makes using adb pull a simple, painless process, even for the most computer illiterate of android users. Hope this helps if anyone needs it
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Link here
As title says. Also when I connect to USB into my windows computer the N6
icon appears, when I click on it its blank, no files! I tried to copy my pics and it
says devise cannot accept!
Seems my storage partition is somehow lost. I tried to reflash 2x, same result.
Can anyone guide me on what to do.
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cc999 said:
As title says. Also when I connect to USB into my windows computer the N6
icon appears, when I click on it its blank, no files! I tried to copy my pics and it
says devise cannot accept!
Seems my storage partition is somehow lost. I tried to reflash 2x, same result.
Can anyone guide me on what to do.
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Try doing a factory reset from within Android, I hope this helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/64gb-stuck-23gb-t2970279
Read down a few posts. It worked for me on 5.1.1.
I also have the same problem but with the 32gb version.
I started with a locked unrooted 5.1.1 Nexus 6.
I followed the instructions from Google's file image site.
I unlocked the boot loader.
Then ran the flash all script that failed, so I manually flashed the phone.
Phone rebooted and started up fine.
I attempted to re-lock the boot loader but it failed.
When connected to a windows system the phone shows up on auto play but file explorer shows No files or folders.
Tried a factory wipe still nothing.
worked
knightsh said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/64gb-stuck-23gb-t2970279
Read down a few posts. It worked for me on 5.1.1.
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That worked! TY
Now my last problem, when I enable USB debugging, plug into computer accept the computer
on the N6 and then I goto transfer my music files etc like I have done a million times before,
The icon appears on the computer when I double click its empty and I cannot
write to it! Any suggestions?
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This happened to me. I performed the advice recommended above and this fixed it for me
Edit: Ha. You just beat me.
copy
danieljw said:
This happened to me. I performed the advice recommended above and this fixed it for me
Edit: Ha. You just beat me.
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Can you copy files to device with usb?
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cc999 said:
Can you copy files to device with usb?
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Yes. The phone defaults to charge-only mode via USB, which prohibits file transfer; this is why the device folder was empty in Windows. Switch to MTP mode via the notification shade and it will appear as it normally does.
In addition, in Developer options, you can configure the default USB mode, so as to prevent this from happening in the future.
or, just move into the 21st century, and use a program like wifi explorer pro, and never have to connect with a usb cable to transfer anything ever again..
wase4711 said:
or, just move into the 21st century, and use a program like wifi explorer pro, and never have to connect with a usb cable to transfer anything ever again..
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Agreed that apps like this are very convenient. Sometimes still prefer hardwiring for transferring 20-30 GB worth of stuff, even though MTP is a total drag.
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Yes. The phone defaults to charge-only mode via USB, which prohibits file transfer; this is why the device folder was empty in Windows. Switch to MTP mode via the notification shade and it will appear as it normally does.
In addition, in Developer options, you can configure the default USB mode, so as to prevent this from happening in the future.
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This fixed my Issue. It was set to MTP but I switched it to Charge only then back to MTP and it works now.
Thank you.
with a fast wifi connection, its not really much slower to transfer big stuff as well; although, how often are you transferring 20-30 gigs of stuff???
I think I have used the cable to transfer maybe 3 or 4 times since I got this phone..wireless charging, no cables to transfer files, its time to embrace 2015!
TWRP Resize partition function
Addressing just the problem posed in the title of this thread, if you have TWRP installed, or if you choose to install it after you discover this problem, then you have an option that will preserve your data: use the new "resize partition" function within recovery.
Boot to TWRP (version 2.8.7.1 or higher)
Choose "Wipe" button (do not slide yet!!) then "Advanced Wipe" button.
Select the Data partition, then "Repair or Change File System" button.
Choose the Resize button.
Now you can slide to confirm, and it will expand the partition to it's full potential, without disturbing the data.
danieljw said:
Yes. The phone defaults to charge-only mode via USB, which prohibits file transfer; this is why the device folder was empty in Windows. Switch to MTP mode via the notification shade and it will appear as it normally does.
In addition, in Developer options, you can configure the default USB mode, so as to prevent this from happening in the future.
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Sorry for OT:
Definitely doesn't work on a rooted Nexus 5. It always jumps back to charge only. Does this work 100% on Nexus 6 devices?
File transfer also doesn't work properly for me (and at least one other person in the NExus 5 Troubleshooting subforums), if you want to move a folder onto the SD card which has a system file and / or subfolders in it, it will most likely fail. There are also a lot of folders not showing in Windows Explorer, so if i.e. I want to move Titanium Backup files to the SD card I just can't place a folder and name it "Titanium Backup" because it won't get recognized. I have to create a dummy folder, place the backup files in there and then move them manually with ES File Explorer to the now visibile real TB folder.
That bothered me so much I did a rollback to Lollipop, hopefully those things get fixed by Google or with an Xposed module (if this is working somewhen).
hello
dropped my N6 on to a marble floor, the screen is black and touch is not responding. the phone seems to be working otherwise. usb debugging is off, the phone is fully stock (stock recovery, bootloader is locked, encryption is the marshmellow default, phone is not rooted). There is no lockscreen pin or pattern, just the standard slide to unlock. photos are not auto-backed up online, so I need access to the phone itself.
when I plug the phone into my computer, I cannot file explore it because I need to enable a prompt on the phone to MTP instead of charge only. as USB debug if off I cannot use ADP PULL / SDCARD.
I have two ideas:
1) use Wug's nexus root toolkit and do something there like put TWRP on, and then use TWRP to avoid the USB debug being off. I'm not sure on the details of this though! Any guide on the steps here? the power and volume hardware keys work, so in theory I can get into recovery with the right steps.
2) get a micro-usb hub, and plug in a wired mouse as well as connect to my computer, then blindly click about hoping that I enable MTP or USB debugging. I can then either copy files off in windows explorer or use Vysor to control the phone over ADB and email files etc as needed. Would this work? I don't have a hub so would need to spend £5-10 buying one
Many thanks in advance for any help!
Option 1 won't work because the bootloader is locked. You'll have to try option 2.
Hi guys,
I have a problem. The screen in my mi 9 is broken. I would like to recovery data at least photos. Bootloader is unlocked, adb is enabled but pc is unathorized for adb, I need to accepted on phone. I'm also able to launch phone in fastboot mode and recovery mode.
Could you suggest me any method how to download data from my phone?
I tried adb pull but error:
pull: /sdcard/3fmB6592A7enJTGXC2M30D/yoeozhBuX,Q2poPiA9N0bB -> /3fmB6592A7enJTGXC2M30D/yoeozhBuX,Q2poPiA9N0bB
failed to copy '/sdcard/3fmB6592A7enJTGXC2M30D/yoeozhBuX,Q2poPiA9N0bB' to '/3fmB6592A7enJTGXC2M30D/yoeozhBuX,Q2poPiA9N0bB': open failed: Required key not available
pull: /sdcard/3fmB6592A7enJTGXC2M30D/_wjgHoHRw3ssLu907QHw4CcVKsXdrQtw0 -> /3fmB6592A7enJTGXC2M30D/_wjgHoHRw3ssLu907QHw4CcVKsXdrQtw0
i went through this before, this may not help you now but in in the future make sure adb is fully working at all times, also install team viewer so in this case you can use another phone or computer to browse broken phone.
the best thing i can tell you is that what i did once is IF your touch on the phone is broken using a otg cable you can plug in a computer mouse and blindly try to press the adb authorization button or enable usb mode popup, i got lucky with that before but it requires you to REALLY know your phones layout.
xdarkmario said:
i went through this before, this may not help you now but in in the future make sure adb is fully working at all times, also install team viewer so in this case you can use another phone or computer to browse broken phone.
the best thing i can tell you is that what i did once is IF your touch on the phone is broken using a otg cable you can plug in a computer mouse and blindly try to press the adb authorization button or enable usb mode popup, i got lucky with that before but it requires you to REALLY know your phones layout.
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Thanks for advise. I was searching about method and seems hard to do something. first I need to encrypt storage but to do it I need to draw patter to unlock. Same in TWRP I need to check what exactly part is broken then order and replace.